Tower of Babel
Tower of Babel in California has 20 climbing routes across 12 grades.
- 20 routes
- 5.2 – 5.11b/c
- Sport · Mixed · Trad
Is Tower of Babel open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Angeles National Forest.
Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-13 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
Fire Danger Level Elevated to "Very High"
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest
San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-09 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
San Dimas Experimental Forest Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest
Eaton Fire Area Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-04 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Angeles National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Tower of Babel
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
56° / 38°
7 wet
Feb
58° / 39°
7 wet
Mar
63° / 43°
7 wet
Apr
68° / 46°
4 wet
May
76° / 53°
2 wet
Jun
86° / 62°
1 wet
Jul
92° / 68°
1 wet
Aug
93° / 68°
1 wet
Sep
88° / 62°
1 wet
Oct
77° / 53°
2 wet
Nov
65° / 44°
3 wet
Dec
55° / 37°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fairmont, CA, 13.3 mi away at 3,060 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Tower of Babel is a climbing area in the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District of Angeles National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with several named areas about 0.1 mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Fairmont show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 77°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. The closest neighbors are the Temple of Ishtar, Hatchery and Addendum to the Guidebook, all about 0.1 mile away. For a longer outing, the Rosa Canyon Truck Trail is about 1.6 miles off, and Zuni Campground is about 3 miles away.
Routes (20)
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